Baseball United, Tokyo Broadcasting launch reality TV series to find new stars

Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has announced a partnership with Tokyo Broadcast System (TBS), one of Japan’s leading broadcasters, to give young Japanese baseball prospects a shot at becoming professional players.

The competition series, called “TRYOUT: PLAN D,” will feature hundreds of prospects all competing for two roster spots on the Mid East Falcons, one of Baseball United’s founding franchises.

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The winners will play for the Falcons later this year during Baseball United’s inaugural season in Dubai.

TRYOUT will begin airing in July on TBS linear and digital platforms, with behind-the-scenes content and exclusive footage shared across Baseball United’s global channels. The two winners will be officially introduced as members of the Mid East Falcons before the team’s game against the Karachi Monarchs, on Wednesday, November 19.

“TRYOUT is more than just a competition – it’s a celebration of culture, a catalyst of opportunity, and a testament of resilience," said Kash Shaikh, Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder, Baseball United.

Baseball United currently has four franchises: the Mumbai Cobras, Karachi Monarchs, Arabia Wolves, and the Mid East Falcons. All four franchises will compete in the league’s first season from November 14 to December 14. All games will be played at Baseball United Ballpark in Dubai.